Gregor Blanco hoping to stay with Giants

Updated 11:50 pm, Monday, September 9, 2013

A popular sentiment among Giants fans calling for an improved lineup in 2014 is to find a left fielder with pop.

Gregor Blancodoesn't mind the talk. He has played more games in left field (59) than any other Giant and the most in center, too (72) - more than expected because of an injury to center fielder Angel Paganand another to Andres Torres, Blanco's supposed platoon partner in left.

"My expectations were higher, and I think I could be a player who brings more to the table," said Blanco, who is hitting .252 with two homers and 34 RBIs. "I've watched Angel and Hunter (Pence), and they're the type of players I want to be like, bringing energy to the ballpark every single night, which isn't easy."

Blanco's value isn't as a power-hitting corner outfielder. It's about versatility, including speed and defense and the ability to play different roles effectively.

"I'll do whatever they want," Blanco said. "Everyday player, platoon, whatever to contribute. I want to prepare myself physically and mentally to be more consistent and bring energy and speed to the table. I want to show I can do that for a long time."

Briefly: Chad Gaudinand Jeremy Affeldtpitched to batters, and manager Bruce Bochysaid a decision will be made Tuesday about when they'll come off the disabled list. ... Bochy said he'd like to see more of Ehire Adrianza, who made his major-league debut Sunday and scored the winning run in the 11th inning. He pinch-ran Monday in the ninth inning. In the minors, Adrianza played 598 games at shortstop, and one at second, in 2006.